A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 7568604 Details
Epoch: 354 Number of transactions in block: 21 slot_no: 67732910 epoch_slot_no: 168110 block_no: 7568427 slot_leader_id: 6204553 size: 83541 time: 2022-07-31 20:26:41 proto_major: 7 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd086ec53fb7bd162f817cdefb2b9c52faa68ea10386b06d468a1b949202d62dBlock Operator
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